Happy Teachers Day 2014 | Sep 5th the Birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Since 1962, India has been celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th September. The day commemorates the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, a philosopher and a Great teacher. In General, Teachers' Day is celebrated as a tribute to the valuable contribution made by teachers to the society by imparting knowledge and enlightening and shaping the career of students. Celebration of Teachers' Day is fairly popular in many countries across the world and is even acknowledged by UNESCO. Teacher in one word is " A Layout to our Future "About Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan in Brief::Dr. Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan born on 5 September 1888 was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice-President of India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was One of India's best and most influential twentieth-century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy. Radhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. Radhakrishnan believed that "teachers should be the best minds in the country". Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on 5 September.

When he became the President, some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday, 5 September. He replied,"Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5 September is observed as Teachers' Day." His birthday has since been celebrated as Teachers' Day in India.

Teachers are the cornerstones of our future and act as foundation for creating responsible citizens and good human beings. This day is celebrated to show our acknowledgement and recognition of the hard work put in by our teachers towards our development.

Since times immemorial, Indians have respected and idolized their teachers. earlier, we used to call our teachers 'Guru' and now it's the contemporary 'Sir' or 'Madam'. Nevertheless, the role of teachers has remained the same

Some Useful Quotes and SMS Messages on Teachers Day

A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others.

Remember all words he say, Words to make you social, Words to make you special, He is our teacher, He is our guide, Lets make him feel pride - Happy Teachers Day

Teacher is a person who always helps everybody to get the knowledge and always stands beside the students or learner.

Better Than A Thousand Days Of Diligent Study.... Is One Day With A Great Teacher..

Without you we would have been lost,thank you teachers for guiding and inspiring us and making us what we are today